President Deb Davila talked about how September is Basic Education and Literacy Month. She shared a Rotary video talking about education and highlighted all that our club does for education including providing scholarships for high school students, holding a book drive to collect more than 1,000 books for 400 local elementary school students and how last year our club was instrumental (thanks to Jake Finch and others) in assuring schools up in Northern California received more than 10,000 books (from SVUSD) to replenish libraries that had been destroyed in fires.
President Deb reminded us that next Thursday DG Savi Bhim will be visiting our club and that if possible everyone should wear our "uniform", which is khaki pants and a navy blazer.
STAR Program Next Week
President Deb said that next week's STAR meeting for newer members will take place during the Board Meeting since DG Savi Bhim will be coming to our club to speak and everyone should be there to hear what she has to say!
District 5240 Conference
President Deb is hoping that many of our club members will attend part of the upcoming District 5240 Conference planned for October 12th. The information is below, but click on the link below for registration and more information.
Gregg Hartman talked about the need for volunteers as we are getting close to our opening weekend on September 20th. He said only 20 people from the club have helped out over the past few weeks and that more need to be involved. The haunted house will need 30-40 volunteers each night.
Harvey Mahler announced that he will be starting a new Gourmet Dinner group soon. If you are interested in participating please email him - harveymahler@aol.com.
Help for Local Families
Dorina Timbol talked about a fundraiser she will be having an OPEN GYM to raise money and donations for two Simi Valley families - Lee and Nixon - who were recently hurt in a boat explosion. They each have two children and are all hospitalized with the exception of one person. Stop by Platinum Gymnasium on Wednesday, September 11 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. with donations.
Car Show and Pancake Breakfast
Jake Finch talked about a fundraiser that will be held at Stonebridge Community Church, 48323 Cochran Street on Saturday, October 5 to raise money for fallen firefighters. Bill Klepper has agreed to make pancakes in the morning starting at 7:00 a.m. They are looking for volunteers to help out!
Jake Finch announced that we will be presenting the Thanksgiving Dinner at the senior center this year the on Wednesday, November 27.
September 12 - DG Reception - Berger's House - 6:30 p.m.
October 19 - Rotofest Brewery Crawl
November 27 - Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Center
December 13 - Holiday Boat Lights Party
Simi Sunrise Charitable Foundation.card are now being sold! The new cards are being sold for 10 for $100 or $10/piece. Remember, they can be used for all occasions -- birthdays, condolences, get well and more!
Please contact Cindy Jacoby to purchase cards - cindyjacoby3@gmail.com.
PROGRAM
International Baccalaureate Program at Royal High
Kari Lev
We had the pleasure of learning about the Royal High School's International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, which began in 2014 from the Coordinator Kari Lev.
She talked about what the IB program is composed of, including a rigorous open-ended learning program that meets international standards and that teaches the whole student. Students develop not just their academic identities, but also better versions of themselves.
She also had three students (Samantha Ecsedy, Jamine Esmail and Mari Nasiry) talk about their experiences and what they hope to accomplish today and in the future.
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New Member Proposal:
Tammy Harter
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Welcome Guests
Kari Lev, Sam Ecsedy, Jasmine Esmail,
and Mari Nasiry
Tammy Harter
Sue Klepper and Donovan Downey
Kari Lev, Sam Ecsedy, Jasmine Esmail,
and Mari Nasiry
Tammy Harter
Donovan Downey and Sue Klepper
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